Apposite Netropy 100G Installation instructions

Netropy®100G Hardware Guide
Hardware Revision: 1
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Part No. DOC-HG-100G-S11

CONTENTS
1 Overview..........................................................................................................................................................3
2 Included Items.................................................................................................................................................4
3 Front and Rear Panels.....................................................................................................................................5
3.1 Front Panel...........................................................................................................................................5
3.2 Rear Panel ............................................................................................................................................6
4 Capacity Limitations........................................................................................................................................7
5 Slide Rail Assembly Procedure .......................................................................................................................8
6 QSFP28 Interfaces ........................................................................................................................................ 11
7 Redundant Power Supply ............................................................................................................................ 12
8 Console Interface ......................................................................................................................................... 13
9 Apposite Support......................................................................................................................................... 14
Appendix A: Specifications ............................................................................................................................... 15
Appendix B: Regulatory .................................................................................................................................... 16
Federal Communications Commission Notice...................................................................................... 16
Canadian Notice / Avis Canadien .......................................................................................................... 16
CE Certification ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Appendix C: Apposite End User License Agreement...................................................................................... 17

1OVERVIEW 3
1OVERVIEW
This Netropy 100G Hardware Guide describes the physical hardware of the Netropy 100G Network
Emulator. The companion User’s Guide describes the installation, configuration, and operation of
the Netropy network emulation functionality. A separate Quick Start Guide provides a walk-
through for first time configuration.
The Netropy 100G contains no user serviceable parts. Opening the chassis voids the
warranty. If you believe your unit is not functioning properly, see Section 9 for
information on obtaining support.

2INCLUDED ITEMS 4
2INCLUDED ITEMS
The Netropy 100G shipping carton contains the following items:
Netropy 100G hardware unit
Slide rail kit
Netropy 100G Quick Start Guide
AC power cord Y-type splitter (U.S.)
RJ45 to DB9 serial cable

3FRONT AND REAR PANELS 5
3FRONT AND REAR PANELS
3.1 Front Panel
The front panel of the Netropy 100G contains:
CONSOLE: Console interface using RS-232 with an RJ45 connector. See Section 8 for a pin-out
of the console interface.
MGMT: Gigabit Ethernet interface with a standard RJ45 connector for management of the unit
over the network.
Power LED: Lit green when the unit is powered on.
PORTS 1 –2: 2 1/10/25/40/100 Gbps QSFP28 Ethernet interfaces. Jumbo frames of up to 9 KB
are supported. See Section 6 for details. The Link LED indicates link has been established, and
blinks to indicate activity.
Reset: The small hole to the left of the console port is used to reset the system to the factory
default configuration. Reset capability is only active during system boot-up. To reset the
system, insert a paper clip or toothpick into the hole, reboot or power cycle the device, and
continue holding the reset switch for approximately 1 minute until the system reboots again.

3FRONT AND REAR PANELS 6
3.2 Rear Panel
The rear panel of the Netropy 100G contains:
Fan outlets: Hot air is vented through the fan outlets.
Power switch: To turn on or off, rock the switch and hold for 5 seconds until power turns on or
off.
Redundant power input: The Netropy 100G has hot-swappable redundant power supplies with
dual IEC C14 sockets. U.S. and Canadian customers should use the supplied power cord to
connect the Netropy 100G to a power outlet. International customers may need to substitute a
local power cord with a standard IEC C13 plug. The Netropy 100G handles AC power input from
100 to 240V. An LED on each power supply glows green or amber to indicate proper operation or
failure. In the event of a failure of either power supply module, a log message is displayed in the
GUI and CLI to provide notification of failure.
Please ensure the space around the fan outlets on the back panel and the air intakes
on the side panels remains unblocked to provide adequate airflow and prevent
overheating.

4CAPACITY LIMITATIONS 7
4CAPACITY LIMITATIONS
The Netropy 100G can forward 100 Gbps of packets in each direction across both emulation
interfaces at full line rate for all packet sizes.
The maximum one-way latency that the Netropy 100G supports depends on data throughput
and packet size. The chart below summarizes a few typical examples for traffic in one direction
on one engine. To calculate the maximum latency in each direction for traffic in both directions
at the listed rate, or to calculate the maximum latency in one direction on two separate engines
at the same rate, divide these maximum one-way latencies values in half. The listed values are
based on actual data throughput, not path bandwidth settings. Users who need to emulate
latencies close to these limits are advised to contact Apposite to discuss their specific
requirements. Maximum latencies of over 20 seconds are not specifically listed but are not
limited to 20 seconds and may be much larger than 20 seconds.
The maximum emulation bandwidth may be limited below the hardware capacity by the device’s
license key. See the Netropy User’s Guide for more details on the license key.
Frame Size
Aggregate
Throughput
64 bytes
500 bytes
1518 bytes
9220 bytes
100 Mbps
>20 sec
>20 sec
>20 sec
>20 sec
1 Gbps
15 sec
>20 sec
>20 sec
>20 sec
10 Gbps
1.6 sec
9.8 sec
>20 sec
15.8 sec
20 Gbps
800 ms
4.9 sec
14.6 sec
7.9 sec
40 Gbps
400 ms
2.4 sec
7.3 sec
3.9 sec
80 Gbps
200 ms
1.2 sec
3.6 sec
1.9 sec
100 Gbps
160 ms
990 ms
2.9 sec
1.5 sec
200 Gbps
80 ms
490 ms
1.4 sec
790 ms
Table 1: Maximum Round-Trip Latency

5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 8
5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE
1. PREPARATION
SLIDE RAIL INVENTORY:
a. Slide Rail Assemblies (x2)
b. 4mm (diameter) x 5mm (length) Screws (x8)
c. 5mm (diameter) x 9mm (length) Screws (x2)
TOOLS REQUIRED:
d. Phillips Screwdriver
2. REMOVE INNER SLIDERS FROM SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES
a. Fully extend one of the slide rail assemblies.
b. Push the white tab to release the inner slider from the slide rail assembly (following the
direction of the arrow).

5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 9
c. Repeat steps 2A and 2B on the second slide rail assembly.
3. ATTACH INNER SLIDERS TO CHASSIS
a. Align the holes of one of the inner sliders to the holes on one side of the chassis.
b. Secure the inner slider to the chassis using the 4mm x 5mm screws (x4).
c. Repeat steps 3A and 3B on the other side of the chassis using the second inner slider.

5SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLY PROCEDURE 10
4. ATTACH RAIL EXTENDERS TO THE SLIDE RAIL ASSEMBLIES
a. Lock the back of the rail into the rack by pulling back the clasp and setting the rail in the
rack. Repeat for the front of the rail.
5. MOUNT CHASSIS (WITH SLIDERS ATTACHED) TO RACK
a. CAUTION: More than one person is recommended to mount the chassis onto the rack.
b. Align the inner sliders on the chassis with the front of the slide rail assemblies on the rack.
c. Carefully push the chassis into place onto the slide rail assemblies until it locks securely in
place.
d. Press the blue button on both rails to disengage the slider’s locks, and push the device in.
e. To lock the chassis into the rack, place a 5mm x 9mm screw through the bottom hole of
the ear and secure it to the rail.

6QSFP28 INTERFACES 11
6QSFP28 INTERFACES
The Netropy 100G has two QSFP28 100 Gbps interfaces. The interfaces accept any standard
100 Gbps QSFP28 transceivers available from a variety of vendors or from Apposite. Through
the use of a QSFP28-to-SFP28 adapter (separately available from Apposite), the interfaces can
also accept standard fiber and copper 10 Gbps SFP+ transceivers, 25 Gbps SFP28 transceivers
and 1 Gbps SFP transceivers. The interfaces will auto-negotiate to 1G/10G/40G/50G/100G.

7REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY 12
7REDUNDANT POWER SUPPLY
The Netropy 100G includes a modular redundant power supply. If one power supply fails, the
second power supply will maintain continuous operation of the system. An LED on each power
supply glows green or amber to indicate proper operation or failure. In the event of a failure of
either power supply module, a log message is displayed in the GUI and CLI to provide
notification of failure. In normal operation, both power supplies should remain plugged in to
provide redundancy and to avoid error messages being displayed to the user.
To remove a power supply module, unplug the module, push the lever to the right to unlock, and
pull the handle to remove the module. To add a power supply module, push the module into the
slot until it clicks into place.

8CONSOLE INTERFACE 13
8CONSOLE INTERFACE
Console access to the Netropy 100G is through the RJ45 interface on the front panel labeled
“CONSOLE.”An RJ45 to DB9 cable is included with the unit to connect the device to a standard
PC serial port. The pin-out for the RJ45 interface is shown below:
To connect to the console, use a terminal or a computer running terminal emulator software
such as HyperTerminal or PuTTY, and set the following parameters:
9600 baud
8 data bits
No parity
1 stop bit
Disable flow control
Pin
Definition
Pin
Definition
1
CTS/RTS
2
DTR
3
TxD
4
GND
5
GND
6
RxD
7
DSR
8
CTS/RTS

9APPOSITE SUPPORT 14
9APPOSITE SUPPORT
Netropy units with a product license receive support and maintenance for the term of the
license, including hardware warranty, firmware updates, and customer support. The license
expiration date for limited term product licenses is shown in the Netropy GUI on the
Administration window License Key tab.
If you believe your unit is not functioning properly and is under warranty, please upgrade to the
latest firmware release (found at http://apposite-tech.com). If the problem persists, please
contact Apposite Support at:
[e-mail]
1.310.477.9955 ext. 2
When contacting Apposite Support, please include the following information:
Netropy model
Serial number
Your e-mail address and phone number
Installed firmware version
A detailed description of the problem
Do not attempt to fix any hardware problem yourself. The Netropy 100G contains no
user serviceable parts. Opening the chassis voids the warranty.

APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS 15
APPENDIX A: SPECIFICATIONS
Capacity
Max. Emulation Rate 100 Gbps
Max. Throughput 150 Gbps aggregate across all interfaces
Max. Packet Rate 32 million packets per second aggregate (64 byte packets)
16 million packets per second in each direction (64 byte
packets)
(64 byte packets) Max. Frame Size 9 KB
Interfaces
Network 2 x QSFP28 100 GbE (1G/10G/40G/100G auto-negotiate)
Management 1 x Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000baseT)
Console 1 x RS-232 DB9
Environmental and Physical
Power Input Redundant AC power with standard IEC C14 sockets
AC Input Voltage Auto ranging 100 VAC to 240 VAC
AC Input Frequency 50 to 60 Hz
Power Draw 185 Watts
Dimensions Product 17.3" W x 21.6" D x 3.5" H (2 RU)
44 cm W x 54 cm D x 8.8 cm H (2 RU)
Shipping 25” W x 31” D x 12” H
64 cm W x 78 cm D x 30 cm H
Weight Product 39 lbs. (18 kg)
Shipping 55 lbs. (25 kg)
Temperature Operating 32° to 104°F (0° to 40°C)
Storage -4° to 167°F (-20° to 75°C)
Humidity 10% to 90% (non-condensing)
Certifications FCC Class A, CE, RoHS, UL
Warranty and Support
Hardware warranty Included with product license
Support and Maintenance Included with product license

APPENDIX B: REGULATORY 16
APPENDIX B: REGULATORY
Federal Communications Commission Notice
This equipment has been tested and verified to comply with the limits for a Class A digital
device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable
protection against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial
environment. This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not
installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio
communications. Operation of this equipment in a residential area may cause harmful
interference, in which case the user will be required to take whatever measures may be required
to correct the interference at their own expense.
Canadian Notice / Avis Canadien
This Class A digital apparatus meets all requirements of the Canadian Interference-Causing
Equipment Regulations.
Cet appareil numérique de la classe A respecte toutes les exigences du Règlement sur le
matériel brouilleur du Canada.
CE Certification
The product described in this manual complies with all applicable European Union (CE)
directives, including EU Directives 1999/5/EC Radio Equipment and Telecommunications
Terminal Equipment and 2002/95/EC Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS).

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